Chapter 10: Landscaping and Parking

Question 1

Adam would like to add plants to the outside of the building he manages. One functional result he wuol not get from the plants would be:

a. raising property value
b. supplying shade
c. curtailing erosion
d. reducing run-off

Answer 1

a. raising property value

Question 2

Diane has noticed the plants in the lobby are failing to sustain good growth. After checking soil drainage and soil pH, which are both optimal, she should consider checking soil _______.

a. viscosity
b. temperature
c. nutrients
d. depth

Answer 2

c. nutrients

Question 3

In order to gain LEED point, Arthur is considering a type of planting that consists of locally grown plants that require little or no supplemental watering beyond normal rainfall. This concept is _____landscaping.

a. espalier
b. humus
c. hydroponics
d. xeriscape

Answer 3

d. xeriscape

Question 4

In order to maintain a landscape adequately, a property or landscaping manager should ensure _____ is completed.

a. fertilizing
b. mulching
c. weeding
d. all of the above

Answer 4

d. all o fthe above

Question 5

If Julia is to water the facility’s plants, what would be the best time to do so?

a. early in the morning
b. late in the morning
c. middle of the afternoon
d. early in the evening

Answer 5

a. early in the morning

Question 6

As a facility manager in a low-humidity and dry area, Erin’s landscaping maintenance plan will probably not need to be concerned with:

a. pests
b. disease
c. pruning
d. watering

Answer 6

b. desease

Question 7

Peter is a property mange rwith an enclosed parking garage. Peter should ensure the parking garage has a _________ monitoring system and an exhaust ventilation system.

a. carbon dioxide
b. oxygen
c. hydrogen
d. carbon monoxide

Answer 7

d. carbon monoxide

Question 8

as required by code, a facilities manager should ensure that all parking garage storm drains include _________

a. oil separators
b. debris seperators
c. lighting
d. sump pumps

Answer 8

a. oil separators

Question 9

As a property manager, Shannon finds ____ most appealing for price control and the effects on employees, tenants, and visitors.

a. a lease
b. in-house management
c. a management contract
d. an owner contract

Answer 9

c. a management contract

Question 10

Gin’s parking system uses coded access cards, card readers, entrance and exit gates, and a centralized computer. The type of parking revenue-control system this best describes is:

a. debit card
b. credit card.
c. electronic monthly
d. permit

Answer 10

c. electronic monthly

Question 11

A(n) ____ facility is easier to drive and walk through, is more inviting to potential customers, and helps to discourage crime.

a. well-drained
b. well-lit
c. clean
d. open

Answer 11

b. well-lit